Kidlington’s Eco Calendar 📆

If you have any local eco related events to publicize (that align with KEG’s values) get in touch via our contact page! Dates can change between updates – please double check dates with organising group.

Scroll down down or click here for great stuff going on every week.

Aug 2026
⑧	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 8th Aug, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 8th Aug, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
⑪	Exeter Hall Planters Growing Spaces Session | Tues 11th August, 1.30 – 2.30pm| At the back of Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – Come and join the volunteers tending the accessible planters and garden space. Contact growspace@kidlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
⑮	Park Hill Monthly Garden Work Party | Sat 15th August, 10am–12pm| Park Hill Recreation Ground (OX5 2DA) – Come and join the volunteers planting, socialising and developing the community garden space in the park. For more info contact growspace@kidlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
⑬	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 13th Aug, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑳	The Movement and Place (MAP) Plan Drop-in Event | Thurs 20th Aug, 11am-7pm | Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – The Movement and Place (MAP) Plan for Kidlington and the surrounding villages is Oxfordshire County Council’s long-term plan to improve local places and transport. Its aim is to create better public spaces for communities and upgrade travel routes and infrastructure. Oxfordshire County Council welcome your in-person feedback and thoughts on the objectives and actions within the MAP Plan. You can also voice your views via their survey here. The consultation ends at 23:59 on Mon 14 Sep 2026.
㉑	Bat Walk [TBC] | Fri 21st Aug, 8.30pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Back by popular demand Andy P (Kidlington’s very own bat man) and St Mary’s Field Nature Reserve Group are planning to host a number of evening bat walks around the town. A short talk and Q&A is followed by an expedition to go track some down with bat detectors! Please note: these details are still provisional / TBC – keep an eye out for more up to date info and sign up via our eventbrite sign up page here.
㉛	Lyne Road Green Growing Spaces Session | Mon 31st August, 10–11am| Lyne Road Green (OX5 1UA) – Come and join the volunteers tending the planters on the Green. For more info contact growspace@kidlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Sep 2026
①	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 1st Sep, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
②	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk | Weds 2nd Sep, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – The guest speaker will be giving us a behind the scenes look at the Chelsea Flower Show. Free entry for members, or £3 for non-members. Refreshments 50p. More info here!
③	KEG Meeting | Thurs 3rd Sep, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑤	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 5th Sep, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some late summer tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
	Bat Walk | Sat 5th Sep, 8.30pm | East Kidlington – Back by popular demand Andy P (Kidlington’s very own bat man) and St Mary’s Field Nature Reserve Group are planning to host a number of evening bat walks around the town. A short talk and Q&A is followed by an expedition to go track some down with bat detectors! Please sign up via our eventbrite sign up page here – the events will appear a few days in advance – to receive updates and details.
⑩	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 10th Sep, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑫	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 12th Sep, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 12th Sep, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
⑲	Councillor Led Autumn Litter Pick Session | Sat 19th Sep, 10am–12pm | Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – Come along and join the councillors for a litter picking session.  Litterpickers and bags provided, but please bring your own gloves – especially for children. Refreshments provided afterwards. If you are interested in joining in, please email Les Dent via:  community@kidlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk.
	Bat Walk | Sat 19th Sep, 8.30pm | North Kidlington – Back by popular demand Andy P (Kidlington’s very own bat man) and St Mary’s Field Nature Reserve Group are planning to host a number of evening bat walks around the town. A short talk and Q&A is followed by an expedition to go track some down with bat detectors! Please sign up via our eventbrite sign up page here – the events will appear a few days in advance – to receive updates and details.
㉔	Flood Preparation Event | Thurs 24th Sep, 2pm-7pm | Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB)  – Flooding can happen with little warning. Come along to this event hosted by the County and District Councils to find out from local flood experts how you can be better prepared for flood events and learn practical steps to help protect your home, family and community.
㉙	Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace 2026 | Tues 29th Sep, time tbd | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock (OX20 1UL) – Tickets are now live for the annual Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace. WISH, the organisers of the event, are offering an Earlybird 25% discount for those who book here with code ‘FutureOfFashion’ for all ticket types until 1 June 2026.
Oct 2026
①	KEG Meeting | Thurs 1st Oct, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
③	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 3rd Oct, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some autumnal tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
	Abundance Apple Pressing | Sat 3rd Oct, 10am-12pm | North Kidlington Primary School (OX5 2DA) – Join Kidlington Abundance as we celebrate the abundance of the natural world. Bring your surplus apples and pears*. Help chop, scrat, press and bottle the juice. If you don’t have any fruit – don’t worry! Just come and join in the fun. Everyone takes home some juice! *Fruit does not have to be in perfect condition (windfalls are fine).
	Community Connections Fair | Sat 3rd Oct, 2pm-4pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – Kidlington Town Council are holding this Community Connections Fair to bring together local community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and recruitment opportunities to showcase the fantastic work taking place across Kidlington. More info to follow.
	Bat Walk | Sat 3rd Oct, 8.30pm | West Kidlington – Back by popular demand Andy P (Kidlington’s very own bat man) and St Mary’s Field Nature Reserve Group are planning to host a number of evening bat walks around the town. A short talk and Q&A is followed by an expedition to go track some down with bat detectors! Please sign up via our eventbrite sign up page here – the events will appear a few days in advance – to receive updates and details.
⑥	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 6th Oct, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑦	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk | Weds 7th Oct, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Our speaker Chris Day will be talking on the topic of ‘Gardening in a changing climate’. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
⑧	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 8th Oct, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑩	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 10th Oct, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 10th Oct, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
16	Bat Walk | Fri 16th Oct, 8.30pm | Kidlington – Back by popular demand Andy P (Kidlington’s very own bat man) and St Mary’s Field Nature Reserve Group are planning to host a number of evening bat walks around the town. A short talk and Q&A is followed by an expedition to go track some down with bat detectors! Please sign up via our eventbrite sign up page here – the events will appear a few days in advance – to receive updates and details.
Nov 2026
③	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 3rd Nov, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑤	KEG Meeting | Thurs 5th Nov, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk & AGM | Weds 5th Nov, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Our speaker Pete Seaward will be talking on the topic of ‘Picture Show of Animal and Bird Life’. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
⑦	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 7th Nov, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some winter tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑫	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 12th Nov, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑭	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 14th Nov, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 14th Nov, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
Dec 2026
①	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 1st Dec, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
②	Kidlington Gardening Society Christmas Social | Weds 2nd Dec, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Join us for our Christmas social. Competition: A floral display incorporating a candle. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
③	KEG Meeting | Thurs 3rd Dec, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑤	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 5th Dec, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some winter tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑩	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 10th Dec, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑫	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 12th Dec, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 12th Dec, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.

Eco Stuff Going on Every Week:

When, Where & What?

EVERY TUESDAY, 11am-1pm | WISH, 4 The Parade, OX5 1EE Repair Cafe – Have something broken? WISH’s friendly volunteers will take a look and repair it while you relax and enjoy the cafe atmosphere. Lunch is available if you’d like! If the electronics need chargers or spare parts, please email them beforehand at wasteinnovationstation@gmail.com.

EVERY FRIDAY, 10am-12pm | Between Oxford Rd & Hazel Crescent, OX5 1ED Hazel Walk Community Allotments Open Mornings – Join the friendly team growing food for themselves and the community while caring for the nature on the plot.

Cherwell Collective’s WISH, Climatarian Kitchen and Larder  For more info about activities at WISH, please see their website or calendar of events.

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